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  • The Liturgy of the Hours Explained (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)

    The Liturgy of the Hours Explained (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
    2025/10/09
    Big news! Ascension was selected by the USCCB to publish the long-awaited Second Edition of the Liturgy of the Hours! You may have heard of the Liturgy of the Hours, but not quite like this. Fr. Mike Schmitz shares why this ancient prayer holds such a special place in his heart and how praying it can transform your relationship with God. For updates and preorder opportunities, sign up at https://www.AscensionPress.com/LOTH
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    11 分
  • Fr. Mike Schmitz Reacts to The Chosen

    Fr. Mike Schmitz Reacts to The Chosen
    2025/10/02
    Fr. Mike Schmitz is back, reacting to powerful scenes from The Chosen. Find out which moments brought him to tears, which ones he wrestled with, and hear his honest perspective on how the series portrays the life of Christ.
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    26 分
  • Should Catholics Practice This Buddhist Principle? (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)

    Should Catholics Practice This Buddhist Principle? (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)
    2025/09/25
    📖 Listen to Fr. Mike’s full recording of "The Imitation of Christ" with commentary, available now on the Ascension App! Or check out: https://ascensionpress.com/catholicclassics Fr. Mike Schmitz introduces Thomas à Kempis’ classic, The Imitation of Christ and unpacks its central theme of detachment. He explains how Christian detachment differs from Buddhist detachment. Christian detachment is not indifference or rejection of the world, but rightly ordering our hearts. True detachment means recognizing every gift as belonging to God and being free to use them generously and in love.
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    5 分
  • Fr. Mike on the Charlie Kirk Shooting & The Real Cause of Violence

    Fr. Mike on the Charlie Kirk Shooting & The Real Cause of Violence
    2025/09/16
    If you've been rocked by all of the death, violence, and destruction in the news these past few weeks, you are not alone. Fr. Mike offers guidance during this difficult time, and reflects on Charlie Kirk's words: "When people stop talking, that's when you get violence." Fr. Mike filmed this video on September 12th, 2025 — two days after Charlie Kirk's assassination.
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    12 分
  • How Do People Become Saints? (Fr. Mike Explains the Canonization Process)

    How Do People Become Saints? (Fr. Mike Explains the Canonization Process)
    2025/09/06
    How does someone become a saint? What steps and criteria does the Catholic Church follow in the canonization process? Fr. Mike unpacks the journey to sainthood and reminds us that holiness begins with one simple thing, saying “yes” to God.
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    7 分
  • Introducing Fr. Mike’s New Podcast: “Called”

    Introducing Fr. Mike’s New Podcast: “Called”
    2025/09/04
    "Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me." (Matthew 25:40) Fr. Mike shares the exciting news of his new podcast, "Called"! Join us each week as Fr. Mike sits down with a new guest discussing how we're all called to live a more virtuous, generous and Christ-centered life. To learn more, check out: https://thecatholicinitiative.org/podcast/
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    8 分
  • Fr. Mike Reacts to His First Video Ever

    Fr. Mike Reacts to His First Video Ever
    2025/08/28
    It’s hard to believe, but it’s been 10 years since Fr. Mike first appeared on Ascension Presents! From day one, his wisdom, humor, and joy have inspired countless people on their faith journey. Whether you’ve been here since the very beginning or just discovered our channel, come join us as Fr. Mike takes a trip down memory lane, reacting to his very first Ascension Presents video!
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    11 分
  • How to Be Okay with Silence

    How to Be Okay with Silence
    2025/08/21
    Does silence ever feel uncomfortable? Do you fill the quiet with TV, music, or endless scrolling? Fr. Mike explains why silence isn’t something to fear but something we desperately need, both in our daily lives and especially in prayer. While learning, entertainment, and even guided prayers can be good, true growth happens when we create space for silence and allow ourselves to hear the voice of God.
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    9 分